Bargaining
When I think of bargaining, I think of flea markets and shopping in outdoor markets. But, you’re doing yourself a disservice if you limit your bargaining prowess to only these circumstances. One place to bargain is obvious - the car dealership. Never ever trust the sticker price because they can always go lower. In retail stores, you can bargain when you’re knowledgeable about deals at other stores. If you’re buying a TV and you let the store know their competitor is going to get your business, often times they’ll match the other store’s deal and throw in something a little extra. Finally, I mentioned yesterday that I’ve been looking for a new apartment. The one I found was perfect (location, nice landlord, beautiful on the inside, great layout) but it was a bit more than I could spend. So, I came right out and told him how much I loved the place and how much I enjoyed meeting him but that he’d have to come down at least $200/month on the price. He took a few days to think about it, and he agreed. So, never be ashamed to bargain a little, as long as your requests are reasonable. You may be surprised how much you can save!